We are thrilled to announce that Brave Like Me is partnering with Cincy Hats! If you live in the Cincinnati area, you've likely seen a few Cincy Hats around town. But we're putting our own brave spin on our special collection: the Brave In Cincy Campaign.

The Brave In Cincy campaign is designed to engage our community in a buy-to-give model.

When you support a campaign like Brave In Cincy, the impact goes beyond a transaction. Here’s how:

• Visibility & awareness: By wearing a campaign hat, supporters become walking ambassadors—spreading awareness of Brave Like Me’s mission in the Cincinnati region.
• Direct impact: The funds raised help the Foundation deliver its three core program pillars:
  1. Brave Friends – adventure experiences (indoor rock climbing, high-ropes, etc.) for children facing medical limitations.
  2. Brave Pets – a mobile pet-reunion initiative for hospitalized children separated from their pets (an effort born out of one child’s own story).
  3. Brayden’s Books – book donations and literacy initiatives for kids in hospitals and underserved schools, promoting themes like courage and perseverance.
• Local community engagement: Campaigns rooted in the local area (Cincinnati) help mobilize friends, neighbors, businesses and supporters who live and work in the region, strengthening community bonds and making giving feel more personal.

How you can get involved

If you’re interested in participating in Brave In Cincy, here are ways to join the movement:

1. Donate or purchase a Brave Like Me Cincy Hat – You’ll receive a branded hat and your donation goes directly to supporting the Foundation’s programming.
2. Wear your hat, share your story – By wearing the hat and talking about the campaign, you help spread awareness of the children and families the Foundation serves.
3. Spread the word – Use your social networks, workplace, and community groups to invite others to join the campaign, or to host a mini-fundraiser of your own.
4. Consider broader support – Even if you can’t participate on the campaign date, you can support Brave Like Me’s mission through recurring donations, volunteering, or promoting their wider programs.

The ripple effect of your support

Supporting Brave In Cincy creates a ripple of positive outcomes:

• A child who has been sidelined by illness gets to feel included in an adventure or simply reunites with their pet—moments that build confidence and connection.
• A community member wearing the hat sparks curiosity and conversation, mobilizing others to care.
• Local businesses or groups that engage in the campaign contribute to a culture of philanthropy in the Cincinnati area, making it easier for nonprofits like Brave Like Me to thrive.

Final thoughts

Brave In Cincy isn’t just a fundraising campaign—it’s a call to community, a celebration of courage, and a tangible way to help kids who face overwhelming medical or physical challenges. When you get involved, you’re helping to rewrite the narrative: from limitation to possibility; from isolation to belonging.

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